The Wellington Amateur Radio Club hosted two HamCrams in 2023, our first in April and our second in July. Between the two HamCrams, we had 18 gain their amateur callsigns with an 81% pass rate.
There is already a wait list for a future HamCram. Our next HamCram is on 9-11 February, but this is full. If you are interested in joining us in our next HamCram to be held no later than mid-2024, please email Mike ZL1AXG now to pre-register.
Bernard ZL2BD explaining a technical point in the April 2023 HamCram
This was the latest shed workshop in our series focussing on newly certified amateur operators follows our April HamCram. We met at Mike ZL1AXG’s QTH in Churton Park on Sunday 7 May (from 1pm – 3pm) to discuss options for selecting an HF rig and antenna.
Topics covered include:d
Purchasing an HF station (Bernard ZL2BD)
Discussion on antenna options for single band or multiband operation (Mike ZL1AXG)
Examples include a monoband Dipole, multiband EFHW or G5RV, and verticals
Dealing with a QTH with high RX noise levels (Bernard ZL2BD)
Clarifying level of interest in building an HF antenna (club to supply as kit)
Take order for Flower Pot antenna to be constructed at a Monster Workshop on Sunday 18 June
Basic operating procedures on HF (Mike)
Tea, coffee and cakes followed the workshop, thanks to Mike’s XYL Lynette.
Wellington Amateur radio club held its first HamCram from 14 – 16 April.
April 2023 HamCram participants
We were at capacity for the April Hamcram. At the last minute one person who had registered was unable to make it, but we had 11 attending, nine of whom gained their amateur radio callsign (an 81% pass rate). The other two people will be given additional assistance to get their callsign soon.
If you hear our new Wellington Branch 50 members on the air, please warmly welcome them to the world of amateur radio. They need to collect 50 contacts before making it on to the HF bands.
Maddie
ZL2OCY
Vesna
ZL2VSN
Alek
ZL3ALK
Scott
ZL2SJP
Zane
ZL1CZ
Hazel
ZL2NMW
Lee
ZL2LEE
Alan
ZL2IOU
Eben
ZL2EF
You can still email Mike if you want to be put on the list of those interested in attending a HamCram later in 2023. There are only six places left, so get in quick!
Our HamCrams are designed to “cram” your head with everything you need to know to become an amateur radio operator and get a callsign in a single weekend. We have a pass rate of over 80%. Some homework is required in advance of the weekend.
